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Nineteen built environment firms are the first in the UK to become signatories of a new industry initiative launched by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) this month to help the land, property and construction sector attract and retain a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The RIC

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is launching a new initiative to help property firms across Scotland create a more inclusive and competitive workforce.

Sarah Speirs Demand for commercial property in the UK is growing close to its fastest pace since 1998 and, along with a surge in investment, reflects the widening economic recovery, according to the latest RICS Commercial Market Survey.

A new report by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) warns of an "unprecedented global change" to be faced by the built environment sector up to 2030. The report, titled Our Changing World: Let's be ready, examines how global social and economic changes will require new skills, business

Building maintenance brings around £55 billion a year into the UK economy, according to the latest figures. Research from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) shows that more than £1 billion a week is spent on the upkeep of existing bu

Sarah Speirs Construction firms in Scotland are still experiencing difficulties sourcing skilled workers, a survey has found.

Adrian Aston Activity in the construction sector continues its upward trend but the skills shortage that has been evident for some could severely hold back a full recovery, national property and construction consultants Wakemans has warned.

A view of the Forth Bridge, a snap of the Grangemouth oil refinery and a scene from the ongoing work at the new Queensferry Crossing have been shortlisted in the RICS Infrastructure Photography competition. The UK-wide contest showcases the very best in infrastructure photography and was judged by R

Sarah Speirs The number of potential new house buyers dipped for the second consecutive month in December, according to the latest RICS Residential Market Survey.

Sarah Speirs Private construction workloads have continued to increase despite a further rise in skill shortages, according to the latest RICS UK Construction Market Survey.

Sarah Speirs House prices in Scotland will see an average increase of four per cent over the course of next year with rents rising by just over two per cent, according to Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) forecasts.

Sarah Speirs Scottish house price growth remained steady as demand soared during October, according to the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey.

By Dr John Fletcher, product group director ADR (RICS)

Sarah Speirs The UK has seen its sixth consecutive quarterly decline in office space availability though office and industrial sector rents are expected to rise at the fastest rate since 1998 over next quarter, the latest RICS commercial property survey has revealed.

Sarah Speirs High levels of private and public housing and private commercial activity has helped create the highest construction workload recorded since 2007, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).